The Bronco newcomer has admitted repeatedly that he’s still getting acclimated with Denver’s system and playing alongside Peyton Manning[2]. But on Monday, Sanders joined The Fan 104.3 in Denver[3] and said that he’s noticed one considerable difference, among others, between Manning and his former quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.

“I feel like Peyton is a far better leader, in terms of staying after practice, catching balls, wanting guys to get on the same page with him, things of that sort,” Sanders said. “This is the first time that I’ve had a quarterback that every single day after practice — no matter what his accolades, NFL MVP, Super Bowl ring — he keeps guys like me and [rookie receiver Cody] Latimer after practice. … He’s not one of those guys you’ve got to chase down. He’s going to be right in the same spot, ready to work, every single day. I just feel like that’s a difference from a mental standpoint.

“I’ve got so much love for Ben,” Sanders added. “At the same time, I’m not going to lie. I’m happy to be part of this organization and happy that Peyton is my quarterback.”

Sanders, 27, recorded a career-best 67 catches for 740 yards and six touchdowns last season with the Steelers, but he was brought in to replace a guy who posted bigger numbers in the last two seasons in Denver than he did in his four seasons combined in Pittsburgh.

The Broncos hope that Sanders will eventually become an even better receiver than Decker, but as The Post’s Mike Klis wrote Sunday[4] following the Broncos’ practice at Mile High, it won’t be easy. And Sanders isn’t one to try to compare himself to others, or even try to resemble another receiver.

“I’m not Eric Decker, I’m Emmanuel. Eric is in New York,” Sanders told The Post. “I bring a different element to this team than he did. But at the same time I want to make the same plays he did. I want to be as productive in this offense as he was. That’s going to come.”